Classic Films Discussion

Start
September 14, 2026
End
November 30, 2026
Schedule
12 sessions
#1.
September 14, 2026, 9:00 AM 10:15 AM (CDT)
#2.
September 21, 2026, 9:00 AM 10:15 AM (CDT)
#3.
September 28, 2026, 9:00 AM 10:15 AM (CDT)
#4.
October 05, 2026, 9:00 AM 10:15 AM (CDT)
#5.
October 12, 2026, 9:00 AM 10:15 AM (CDT)
#6.
October 19, 2026, 9:00 AM 10:15 AM (CDT)
#7.
October 26, 2026, 9:00 AM 10:15 AM (CDT)
#8.
November 02, 2026, 9:00 AM 10:15 AM (CST)
#9.
November 09, 2026, 9:00 AM 10:15 AM (CST)
#10.
November 16, 2026, 9:00 AM 10:15 AM (CST)
#11.
November 23, 2026, 9:00 AM 10:15 AM (CST)
#12.
November 30, 2026, 9:00 AM 10:15 AM (CST)
Location
Virtual Google Meet
Spaces left
5

Registration

Open Registration
Seats Reserved by Coordinator

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Coordinators:

Martha Henderson and Baxter Richardson

Email: madtowntarheels@mac.com and baxter.2614@charter.net

Registration: Required, Register Online

This discussion class aims at discovering and exploring what makes a film classic or significant. Is it narrative, acting, plot, character development, direction, cinematography, innovation, universal themes or some combination? To do this, the class will view one film per week, chosen by the coordinators, available on the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) channel with an on-line discussion the following Monday. Prior knowledge of film history is not necessary, only the willingness to view and discuss the film we have just seen. The Google Meet app is needed for this. Films are also available as discs from the Madison Library and on the many streaming services.

Additional Information

Meeting Day: Monday

Meeting Location: Virtual – Google Meet

Participation: Watching films & discussion expected

Class Size: 30

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